Red wine - Costa Arènte - Valpolicella ripasso superiore

Red wine - Costa Arènte - Valpolicella ripasso superiore Format: Glass bottle 75cl - 1.5Lt   Red wine - Costa Arènte - Valpolicella ripasso superiore - Data Sheet Grapes: Corvina, Corvinone, Rondinella, other grapes as per specifications Grape yield: 90 qli/ha Origin: Valpantena (La Costa di Romagnano - Grezzana) Altitude: terracing from 150 to 200 metres above sea level, vines 10 to 25 years old Breeding method: Veronese single and double pergola Planting density: 3,600 - 5,000 plants/hectare Refinement: 18 months in barrique, 6 months in bottle Vintage: 2020 – First vintage: 2016 Analytical data: Alcohol 14.5% - Total acidity 5.5 g/l Longevity: 7-8 years Land: The grapes are grown on hillsides, extending up to an altitude of 600 m, mainly in the 100-250 m asl range. The substratum is made up of calcareous marl, is clay loam with a sub-alkaline reaction (pH 7.5-7.9) and is rich in mineral nutrients (potassium, manganese, calcium, iron, zinc). This soil type guarantees a high fixed acidity that, with the same alcohol content and structure, gives elegance and capacity for ageing. In the vineyards, it is not uncommon to find fossils; the permeability of the soil is average, with a low capacity to retain water. Vinification: Part of the wine from the vinification of the hand-picked grapes of Valpolicella is macerated on the marc of Amarone for 10 to 14 days. The resulting wine is then aged in French oak barriques for 18 months. It then rests in the bottle for at least a further 6 months. Tasting: Intense ruby red in colour, it reveals all the chromatic variations of the grape from which it is made, without exceeding in depth. On the nose it is immediately elegant, intense, enveloping with notes of cherry jam, and carries its ripasso experience in notes of morello cherry: then the roasting emerges. In the mouth it is soft, persuasive, without ever tiring thanks to the characteristic acidity of the area. Combinations: Constantly inviting to drink, it is ideal with first courses with a strong flavour, such as risotto with porcini mushrooms or pasta with game ragout, and is an excellent accompaniment to main courses of meat and mature cheeses. Best enjoyed at 16-18° C Find out more: To find out more about Sicilian wines, products Torrisis and the culinary traditions of Sicily, we recommend you visit our blog, full of interesting and overwhelming articles recounting its many facets. In the section recipes You will also find a wide variety of quick and easy cooking tips, as well as lots of ideas and useful advice on how to make the best use of our products in the kitchen and how to ensure that you create excellent dishes.